Joanna Winifred Jones

Joanie/Mam/Nanny Joanie

Loving wife of the late Emelyn Thomas Jones...

Mum to 6 Chris, Jacqui, Nigel, Bobbi, Glenn and Donna...

Grandmother to Rhiannon, Bethan, Christian, Jodie, Lil Nigel, Jeanette, Jamie, Sean, Nathan, Craig, Joanne, Cerianne, Sophie, Abbie, Darren, Kayleigh & Jade...

Great Grandmum to Angel, Kyle, Jack, Jayce, Rhianna, Leigh, Shaunna, Jack, Shane, Cameron, Tia, Kasi, Sophie, Megan, Jay, Kieran and Jordan.

Much loved Sister, Aunty, Great-Aunty and Friend.

Joanie led a fantastic life! If life ever got the better of her, she'd just shrug her shoulders and get on with it. She was a strong and beautiful lady! Very confident and loyal to her loved ones. She was loved by so many! Family and friends...

She worked hard for her husband Terry (Emelyn Thomas Jones) and her children. She would work early in the mornings while the children were still in bed, come home, put porridge on for them, and then go back out to work when they were in school. She was a hard and determined worker.
Terry was a Managing Director of a Transport Company.

In her late 30's / early 40's, Joanie suffered from a stroke. She recovered well from this. Later on, she worked as a cleaner in her local pub, The Lyndon Club. Joanie spent many years here before retiring. She loved her nights out, especially on weekends. She loved to have a good old sing song with her family and friends. She was a devoted Grandmother and loved spending time with her Grandchildren.


In 1985, Joanie was just 52 when she lost her husband Terry. He was aged 69. They had a very happy marriage and he was sorely missed by all...

As the years passed, Joanie was a very sociable woman. She loved family parties and get togethers. She was very independant in her ways and did not like anything to be done for her.

Suddenly, whilst on holiday with family in 1996, Joanie suffered from a major stroke. Unfortunately, this was the start of Joanie's deterioration. She lost most of her mobility and speech. Because of this, she could not live alone no longer. She moved in with her daughter, Donna and family, where they became her main carers. Even though Joanie could not do everything independantly, she still loved visits from family, and still enjoyed parties. She was a very family orientated woman.

As the next few years passed by, Joanie needed more professional care and help than what her family could give her. So she was moved to a nursing home by 2002, where they could treat and care for her, as she got worse. She suffered more strokes, although they were mini strokes, each one minimised her self control. She became frustrated with everything and some say she lost her will to live. It wasn't long before she lost her speech and mobility totally. This was upsetting to all. Even though she was still our Joanie. We felt that we'd lost her. There was nothing anyone could do to make her better. It was just a matter of time before Joanie could rest peacefully..

She was visited constantly by her family who loved her dearly. Especially her much loved sister Anne. They were very close from early childhood. We would sit there and tell her stories and updates of the family. Sometimes she would appear to understand and nod, and other times she would not respond.

I am her grandaughter. Jodie. Daughter to Jacqui. I moved to Staffordshire in 2002 and therefore I could not visit my nan as much as I would have liked.
July 29th, 2004, I gave birth to my 3rd child Jayce.
3rd August, 2004, he was just 5 days old when my mum rung me to tell me the news.
I knew before she could say anything. I was devastated. If only I had gone to see her just a short while earlier. If only I had still lived in Cardiff.

She became ill in the night and suffered her last stroke. The paramedics were called out. Around 1am the family arrived to the nursing home. It was too late. Joanie had taken her last breath. She was now sleeping peacefully. She was aged 71 years old. She will be missed by everyone. Especially Anne, her sister. Life has never been the same without Joanie.

Nan. You will always be missed. You led a great life and cared for your family so much. When you became ill, it was hard to watch you suffer. You are at peace now nan. Wherever you may be, you are sparkling the place with your laughter and smile. You have left so many wonderful and beautiful memories. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me. My children Kyle and Jack were lucky to have met you. Unfortunately you never got to meet Jayce. Did you get his photo? I laid one on your coffin when I said goodbye. I also have a daughter now, Rhianna, who I know would have loved you nan. Rest in peace. I love you XxXxX



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**There are some more things I would like to know. For instance the names of her great-grandchildren. I.E, Jeanette, Sean, Rhiannon and Bethan's children.. So I can add them to the list.

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